MDOC Internship; Offender Success Administration

Internship Opportunity

This internship will give students an opportunity to develop competencies needed for a career with the Michigan Department of Corrections through daily interaction with staff, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders during the 2026 Fall Semester (September 2026 to December 2026).

• Review policy and procedures for the Michigan Department of Corrections
• Attend and assist in facilitating OS events
• Assist in the development of reports
• Assist OS staff in developing and facilitating job readiness and other support programs
• Track job placement and employment retention outcomes
• Provide research assistance and data collection on reentry programs, policies and practices
• Collaborate with contracted reentry service providers, other law‑enforcement representatives and community organizations
• Assist in administering risk assessments and developing case plans
• Identify and refer parolees to local community resources
• Participate in special assignments as directed by the Manager and/or OS Designee
• Work on quality assurance measures
• Complete data collection and analysis
• Create PowerPoint presentations or surveys
• Research information to recommend solutions

• Must be enrolled in a degree program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, education psychology, family relations, human services, theology, or a related field approved by the OS Administration
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must pass a LEIN background check
• Must pass a fingerprinting screen through the source designated by the Department
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screening

Applicants must have a clean criminal record. Those with a felony conviction may be screened out in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.